It has some great wrecks, and scenic diving good enough to seduce even John Liddiard away from the metal, at least for a while. And there's always the possibility of a basking shark encounter for those who feel like sampling the Manx experience

Scenic wrecks Mike Clark reckons a combination of marine life and metal provides not a compromise but the ultimate diving blend. Here are his favourite examples in his home waters - but which one will earn full marks